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Derek Freeman discusses the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa"

BROADCAST: Mar. 15, 1983 | DURATION: 00:54:49

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa the making and unmaking of an anthropological myth" with the author Derek Freeman.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 15, 1983

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.40 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 49 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology Childhood & Youth Science and Science Writers Law, Crime, Prison Literature Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Scientists

Tags

Freeman, Derek Freeman, Derek. Margaret Mead and Samoa Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Samoa Mead, Margaret, 1901-1978 Cultural anthropology Anthropologists Galton, Francis, 1822-1911 Eugenics movement Boas, Franz, 1858-1942 Adolescence Sexuality Biology Coming of Age in Samoa-Margaret Mead Ta'u, Samoa American Samoa Tahiti Authoritarian society Humanity Samoans

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